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Review by Akindeji

"My kids' school teachers and classmates were very impressed with their writing skills after attending writing workshops with Jonita. She has a gift for i

nspiring children and they always have a great time."

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Tampa, FL teacher:
Jonita S.

Review by Jacob

"Lt. Colonel Rivera is the best instructor/tutor I have encountered in my four years of college grade academia. His mastery of finance and military history

/philosophy has had a direct positive impact on my career path and education level that cannot be overstated. Lt. Colonel Rivera will be the wisest instructor you'll have the honor of learning under. He will turn your failing grades in mid semester to 90%+ final grades with the work ethic and educational adaptability found only in higher level military education. You -will- become a better human being just by conversing with him. His leadership has that impact upon everyone he encounters. With his educational tenacity and understanding of the material, your grades will improve and exceed your wildest expectations. I speak from experience as my failing grade in finance became a 91% and my other classes rose from 83s and 86s to 95s and 97s. You hire this tutor and you get not only that but a mentor and role model. Consider Lt. Colonel Rivera as a instructor if you're serious about your immediate and continued success in academics, life, and career choice."

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Tampa, FL teacher:
Leonardo R.

Review by Courtney

"He is very knowledgeable in any subject area! Not only has me helped with the ASVAB but he gave me great advice in regards to the military. Highly recomme

nd as a tutor!"

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Tampa, FL teacher:
Leonardo R.

Review by Mike

"Leo is a great tutor. He has helped me to understand my math problems much faster than my teachers could. I defiantly recommend giving him the chance to b

e your tutor."

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Tampa, FL teacher:
Leonardo R.

Review by Schandell

"A great resource for teaching young writers to elaborate and cite evidence. Both are key components to being a successful writer for the state writing Ass

essment."

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Tampa, FL teacher:
Jonita S.

Review by Lisa

"Jennifer has been tutoring our child for about 3 years now, and we have been very happy with the results. We started going to Seeds of Knowledge when we

felt our child wasn't getting enough, or the right kind, of math instruction in school, and very quickly the comfort level and familiarity with the material (as well as the standardized test results) were much improved. We now home school and rely on Jennifer's years of classroom experience and breadth of knowledge to help us make sure we cover all bases, from grammar to science to math. She has been quite accommodating of our schedule, and communication about expectations and progress has been good. Our child has been challenged and supported and is learning more, faster, than when enrolled in school. Overall, a very positive experience."

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Tampa, FL teacher:
Jennifer Y.

Review by Lesley

"Rob is knowledgeable and patient. He is able to convey the material in a manner that helps his student grasp concepts quickly."

Tampa, FL teacher:
Rob R.

Review by Greer

"My daughter needed help with her writing portfolio for an audition. I knew that the competition was going to be fierce and while I believe that my daughte

r has real talent I also knew that she needed help organizing here ideas. Needless to say, she was selected to participate in the writing program. We both know that Jonita’s guidance and collaboration helped her achieve that goal. Jonita’s teaching style is exceptional and refreshing. My daughter hopes to work with her again as she transitions to the next stage of her journey as a young writer."

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Tampa, FL teacher:
Jonita S.

Review by Changa

"When I first started writing my screenplay for a short story I'm directing and producing, I had a limited time to write, direct, edit and submit to a "onc

e a year" film festival in Orlando Florida. I ran into a bunch of obstacles, from using the correct grammar, to punctuation's, spelling and inconsistencies in the story line. She was very clear and concise when she spoke. I don't know what she did but her method of teaching allowed me to relax and open my mind, and allowed me to absorb and remember every single writing technique she's given me. I am proud to say that my short film was finished in time to enter the festival. Thanks to Jonita it is now 3 months later and I have finished my fourth short screenplay, now starting my fifth. She is just amazing, I'm so happy I found her to work with me."

About Laurie C.

About Laurie

Classically trained, Laurie has performed pieces from George Frideric Handel to Claude Debussy, performing in fine dinning restaurants and luxurious country clubs all around the Tampa Bay area, as well as teaching a music studio and managing a princess party entertainment business. Laurie has also stared in her first film this summer, playing the lead role in a futuristic thriller. Not only has she been trained for over 10 years in voice and alto saxophone, she also has dedicated her time to learning piano, guitar, theatre, ballet and salsa. Laurie has a very adventurous spirit traveling to 4 different countries and has devoted herself to learn about different cultures and speak Mandarin Chinese. Laurie looks forward to capturing the hearts of the Tampa Bay area through her talent and to continue her travels to experience new art forms.

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Reviews

Emmanuel March 11, 2016·Piano·In studio

Both of my boys love her!

Olivia March 10, 2016·Singing·In studio

The 1st lesson was terrific! Looking forward to more.

Angela C. January 28, 2016·Singing·In home

Fabulous teacher! Very lovely in home studio too!

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Laurie C.

Plant City, FL 33566

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$30
/ 30-min

About Rose R.

About Rose

I graduated from the University of South Florida where I received my BA in Theatre performance & Communication with a minor in Dance. In 2011 I finished studying Music Recording at St. Petersburg College, where I focused on Singing/Songwriting. I trained at NYU with the Aquila acting company in classical theatre, and I also trained with TVI Acting studios in Los Angeles in Film and television.

My Music and Performance experience started when I was 6 singing in choir, school productions, and taking piano lessons. I continued on with group ensembles, musical theatre shows and later on touring with the Spanish Lyric Theatre in Both English and Spanish in throughout Florida after college.

I have been teaching one on one and group lessons for 15 years in various subjects, Including Music, Dance, Theatre, Academic Tutoring (Eleme

*** Lesson Details ****for travel to location lessons please contact me prior to booking to check location and availability, due to designated areas I already have established teaching and only travel to.*for travel to home or location I offer 45min or 1hour timeframe only. (please check with me as to what area you are located prior to booking-depends on availability)

Online lessons are any interval, great for cooking and tutoring! and all subjects.

I like the combination of relaxed and goal oriented. I like to get to know my students and learn about about expectations and goals they have for themselves. Then I set up a plan that will help them achieve their goals and get them closer to what they want from their lessons. I take into consideration their interest, style, and help them to find their unique learning style.

I do have some guidelines for parents and students. If the student is a minor, I ask that the parent be in the house for the lesson. I also ask that the lesson be performed in the Living room or Music Space.

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Reviews

Ava R. January 18, 2018·Healthy Cooking·Online

Rose was very friendly, patient and knowledgeable. Love her communication style. She is professional, yet puts you at ease. Highly recommend Rose!

Madeline January 12, 2018·Spanish·In studio

Great teacher. So friendly! works with your goals.

Emma December 28, 2017·Piano·In home

Rose is great! My six year old is just starting out and she is patient and kind with her. Rose has always been prompt, reliable, communicative and professional. We look forward to continuing our lessons with Rose!

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Rose R.

Tampa, FL 33647

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starting at

$25
/ 30-min

About Cody W.

About Cody

With my two Bachelor's degrees in Music Composition and Technology, I began tutoring students in piano, voice, and composition as it was part of my training. I also have experience writing and editing essays, books, and more for several independent clients. I have experience writing my own books as well. I have written two so far, but am getting ready to write a third. I am a copious editor and can catch grammatical and other errors with ease. This is why tutoring in English would be great for me.I thought I would add basic math for those school-aged children that are having a little trouble with it in their classes.Usually, I teach lessons in my home in Diamond Bar or online, but if the need arises, I could surely work out coming to the students' homes for one-on-one tutoring help. With me, most students click after a few lessons and

understand what they couldn't in the classroom. I help the students by teaching in innovative ways that will catch their attention more than standard teaching methods. Students should consider me for I can make learning fun and never a chore!

*** Lesson Details ***I use a wide variety of techniques to sing, play piano and other instruments. Techniques include straight vowel singing (no words) to test how long to hold notes, using color to help people sight read, using improvisational techniques in order to play jazz, rock, classical and many other styles of music.I use what they student has under his or her belt as a starting point to see what lessons we could start them on.I also assist with online lessons to make transportation a thing of the past. If you've got a webcam or Skype, I can do long-distance lessons with you! So, I am here to help!

*** Travel Equipment ***Music paper for away lessons.Finale for composition and music theory lessons.Can use macbook for more elaborate teaching or demonstration if need be.

*** Specialties ***I do teach classical composition with specialties in ensemble and chamber music. I also specialize in songwriting for pop and other media.I teach voice and vocal techniques of sacred choral and vocal music.I teach classical and jazz piano and improvisation. I also have the distinction in being able to teach students with special needs or learning disabilities as I have a mild form of cerebral palsy and understand what students with special needs go through.

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Cody W.

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Cody W.

Online

starting at

$25
/ 30-min

About Nicole E.

About Nicole

Voice & flute students age 10 and upPiano students age 4 and up

(I've taught age 3 and up before, however the ages I've listed above for lessons is what I have found to be most effective. Group classes may be a good alternative for very young students seeking voice or band instruments.)

Hello, fellow music lovers! My name is Nicole and I would be honored to have the opportunity to help you take your music skills, whether beginning to advanced, to the next level! I am a singer with 25+ years of experience with solos, small ensemble groups, and large choirs. My singing styles range from opera, musical theatre, jazz, gospel, and christian contemporary, just to name a few. : ) I am also an experienced flutist with 5 + years of study and an intermediate-level pianist with about 5 years of study in the classical technique, and playin

g chords to follow most any style. I also enjoy teaching some music theory (the rules of music) in written, sight singing, and piano chords, if requested. Music theory along with voice and instrument lessons can provide a further understanding of each musical concept.

My training first began in elementary school, in Virginia Beach, VA, when I took my first group voice lessons and concert band classes as a beginning flutist. I continued my study with a large home school band in the 7th grade. I was then chosen to play the flute in an All City Band in Virginia Beach, for excellence in my performance skills. From there I continued my study at a private school in Virginia Beach with many chorus, band, and youth band classes to further my music reading and improvisational performance skills. At age eighteen I moved to Tampa, FL and became a Liberal Arts major with a concentration in Music at Hillsborough Community College (HCC). I graduated from HCC with an AA in Liberal Arts/Music. I was then accepted to further my music study at the University of South Florida (USF). I studied voice and a sampling of other instruments in the Music Education program. I graduated with two and one-half years of music education training and another four years of voice training with a BA in Music Studies. Also, during my college years I participated in the elite USF Chamber Singers, the University Singers, the Master Chorale of Tampa Bay, and many studio recitals.

In 2013 I completed my fourth year of music teaching in a small private school in Tampa, FL. I have sang with Opera Tampa since their 2012-2013 season in the professional opera chorus for productions such as Carmen, The Magic Flute, and Madame Butterfly. I have continued to add new performance jobs with The Princeton Festival in Princeton, NJ (2014), St. Petersburg Opera in St Pete, FL , and the Tampa Spiritual Ensemble performing in the surrounding Tampa Bay areas. In addition, I continue my studies part time at the Patel Conservatory in downtown Tampa.

I look forward to working with you to make all your music dreams come true! So, let's make beautiful music together very soon!

*** Lesson Details ***When taking lessons with me you can expect to learn in a very positive, encouraging, and laid back environment! I believe that learning is fun, very rewarding, and never stops. I plan to continue learning more about my craft for the rest of my life and I would encourage my students of all ages to adopt this mentality also.

For voice lessons I like to begin with warm-ups and breathing exercises that can be modified to any style of songs. Then to song selections that will be enjoyable, yet helpful in making your voice better. For opera style I primarily use the G. Schirmer Opera Anthology books, and Hal Leonard published anthology series' for different art songs. For all other vocal styles I enjoy using various published individual-song sheet music or CDs and accompaniment tracks. Along the way giving all applicable tips for producing better sound, projection, breathing, phrasing, and musicality.

For flute lessons I would begin with scales or simple exercises. Then to specific pieces that you would want to work on or techniques from the Accent on Achievement or Standards of Excellence book series'.

For piano lessons I would begin with finger stretches, scale warm-ups and/or easy chords or pieces to get the fingers ready to practice. Then I would progress to your chosen pieces or a book from the Alfred or Bastien Piano Book series', which includes books for all levels and styles.

*** Travel Equipment ***I provide a keyboard for demos and use for students, a flute for demos, CDs, and some lesson books.

Nicole E.

Nicole E.

About Jennifer Y.

About Jennifer

I provide tutoring, test prep, and homeschooling support for learners of ALL ages!

I tailor the learning experience for the individual student, whether it is a first-grader learning to read, a high school student preparing for SAT's, or an adult learner heading back to college. Each student gets the undivided attention of a caring tutor, who has the expertise and experience to make the concepts clear and concise, while connecting the skills to the learner's experiences.

All tutoring done by a state and Montessori certified teacher, with 20 years of experience teaching and tutoring students, from pre-school to adults.

I use hands-on materials and learning games to help students understand, and to make learning fun!

Reviews

Lisa B. July 31, 2014·Math·In studio

Jennifer has been tutoring our child for about 3 years now, and we have been very happy with the results. We started going to Seeds of Knowledge when we felt our child wasn't getting enough, or the right kind, of math instruction in school, and very quickly the comfort level and familiarity with the material (as well as the standardized test results) were much improved. We now home school and rely on Jennifer's years of classroom experience and breadth of knowledge to help us make sure we cover all bases, from grammar to science to math. She has been quite accommodating of our schedule, and communication about expectations and progress has been good. Our child has been challenged and supported and is learning more, faster, than when enrolled in school. Overall, a very positive experience.

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Jennifer Y.

Palm Harbor, FL 34683

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$45
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About Rob R.

About Rob

I am an easy going, knowledgable and creative teacher. I strive to put the students and their personal needs first. I'm very aware that each student/person learns differently and I incorporate various strategies of learning into my lessons. There is a lot of humor and dialogue with my lessons, allowing my students the freedom to be themselves while playing.

As a school teacher, I have lots of experience in building student confidence and knowledge. If you aren't confident then you aren't progressing!

I like to record my students at different intervals of their education so they can hear the progress! I email a lesson recap after every lesson so that the student can see what we learned that week, including any notes/attachments for the student to review.

I also encourage my students to text/email/ or call with any questi

ons/concerns between lessons. This gives my students the ability to get through a challenging or difficult concept/strategy when its happening and not have to wait till the next lesson.

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Gerry November 10, 2017·Billiards·In studio

Rob was great. Very flexible on scheduling, knowledgeable, and engaging. He was able to customize the lessons to my goals and interests. I highly recommend him!

Mona August 16, 2017·Acoustic Guitar·In studio

Rob is an excellent guitar teacher - very knowledgable and inspiring. And also a really nice guy!

Rob R.

Rob R.

About Leonardo R.

About Leonardo

Doing what I love: teaching, training, interacting with people. I retired from the army after 28 years of active and reserve military service, so now I have time to do privately what I did for the army for so many years: teach and train people. For many years I presented seminars in Spanish and English in Central and South America as well as the Caribbean on many subjects to adults of all ranks. I am a Florida State Certified Spanish teacher. My Bachelor's degree is in Political Science from the University of Puerto Rico, and I hold minors in History and French. I am (since 1993) a financial adviser (stock broker, RIA) and a licensed insurance agent, which is my other passion and area of expertise. This tutoring for me is not a job; it is a passion, just another way I do what I love - teaching, advising and interacting with people. I

f this sounds like what you want, hope to hear from you soon.

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Crystal M. February 4, 2018·Spanish·Online

Leonardo is very personable, flexible, knowledgeable and fun to work with. He explains the etymology of some of the words I am learning and that helps me remember their meanings more quickly.

Kristian December 7, 2017·Spanish·Online

Leonardo is one if the best Spanish instructors I have ever had. This is my first online experience and I have learned a lot already. I am Ready to keep learning!

Welton B. August 18, 2017·Spanish·Online

Leonardo is great... he is fun-loving and makes you feel comfortable from the beginning.

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Leonardo R.

Tampa, FL 33614

(16)

starting at

$15
/ 30-min

About Rakesh N.

About Rakesh

My passion of teaching originates from my personal interest in learning. I get a sense of accomplishment when I facilitate the success of another individual with my teaching. As a graduate myself from a top 10 US university, I understand that to succeed in today's extremely competitive world one has to be really good with the subjects as well as scores. I consider this as an opportunity for me to help other students succeed in getting admissions to colleges of their dream.

I am a Chemistry/Chemical Engineering graduate and very well versed in Math and Chemistry subjects. I specialize in teaching AP and SAT Chemistry, Maths; precalculus, Algebra and Geometry, high school Chemistry and Math. I have tutored more than 10 students in the last 12 months and ~80% of them have got excellent scores in SAT and AP subjects.

I generally start with

understanding the requirements of the students as well as their learning style. I adapt my teaching style according to the students. I believe in open feedback and will continue teaching the student only if both the parents and the student involved are completely satisfied. I am generally flexible with the time (during weekends, and after 6 pm on weekdays).

I am very confident that your child will enjoy my teaching and be able to excel in the respective subject.

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Rakesh N.

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Rakesh N.

Online

starting at

$50
/ 30-min

About James E.

About James

I am a student at Carnegie Mellon University and have been teaching or tutoring for close to a decade now. This includes paid and volunteer private tutoring, classroom teaching, teaching assistant, and even a summer camp for elementary and middle-school students to learn computer science and programming skills. I also competed in math club during high school and was particularly successful in my senior year competing in statistics (6th place in the individual Nationals statistics event).

Whether you want to catch up with your current math course, get ahead and learn more advanced math, or aiming to ace your SAT/ACT I'd be happy to help. What I enjoy most is to have a friendly, peer relationship with students rather than being seen as just a tutor so you can expect to have fun while learning. However, what is most important to me is not l

earning how to solve problems or getting high grades but rather knowing that my students UNDERSTAND the problems and solutions without simply memorizing. And you can take that as my personal guarantee.

Some might call me a "math nerd" (to which I take absolutely no offense) but I have other interests as well. Most recently I've taken up golf but I love playing any sport with friends. I also watch nature documentaries and comedies. And of course I also love videogames (Overwatch, COD, FIFA) as well as boardgames. To some parents these might seem like useless facts but as an experienced teacher I can tell you that connecting with students on unrelated topics has an invaluable effect on the student-teacher relationship and will make for a smoother, unfiltered learning atmosphere. Not to mention it's much more exciting to refer to a sports analogy for a word problem rather than the unrelatable problems people are unfortunately used to ("person A buys x ft of fence...").

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Kevin January 30, 2018·Gaming·Online

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James E.

Online

(1)

starting at

$15
/ 30-min

About Diane R.

About Diane

If you have ever enjoyed drawing or painting and wanted to increase your skills I can help. I am a certified elementary school teacher, a mom and a lifelong learner of art myself and I would love the opportunity to share what I know with you. I have worked with various art mediums including acrylic, watercolor, water mixable oils, jewelry, florals, and pencil.

Oil paints can sometimes be intimidating but water mixable oils give you all the creamy texture of the traditional oils with easier clean up and lower odor. I can help you with everything you need to create your own paintings and will be as hands on as you want.

Beginners can learn from the bottom up and more experienced painters can work to increase areas they wish to focus on. Regardless of you level of experience we can focus on your painting and move forward with each

stroke of the brush.

Some of the things we can focus on: Stretching your own canvases to suit sizes you wantApplying gessobackgrounds and cloudsanimalslandscapescolorpaint strokes and brushes

I look forward to hearing from you. Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have. Lessons are available online or in person.

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